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Ministry of Women and Child Development
National Consultation on the review of Beijing +25
To mark of 25 years of the adoption of Beijing Platform for Action, Ministry of Women & Child Development , the National Commission for Women  and UN Women organized a National Consultation on the Review of Beijing+25, to galvanize all stakeholders to implement actions that remove the most conspicuous barriers to gender equality. The aim of the consultation was to bring together civil society and the women and youth of India, gender equality advocates from all walks of life, in a national public conversation on the urgent actions that need to be taken for the realization of gender equality.
The inaugural session was attended by Governor of Chhattisgarh, Smt. Anusuiya Uikey, Secretary Ministry of women and Child development, Rabindra Panwar and Ms, Rekha Sharma, Chairperson, National Commission for Women.
The objectives of the Consultation were to assess progress and challenges to the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in India over the past 5 year, discuss lessons learned, priority actions required to realized gender equality and the empowerment of women by 2030, discuss emerging areas that have impact on women’s empowerment.
The 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing, was one of the largest ever gatherings of the United Nations, and a critical turning point in the world’s focus on gender equality and the empowerment of women.
2020 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action , . A quarter of a century on, several innovations and progress has been made on many fronts across the 12 critical areas of concern of the BPfA.
Under the helm of Ministry of Women and Child Development, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao was expanded to all 640 districts resulting in a 13-point improvement in the sex ratio from 918  to 931 , the female net enrolment ratio of 93.55 percent at the elementary level and a significant decline in the overall drop-out rate to 19.8% for boys and girls. Over 17.43 lakh women were reached out under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana  and over 18.6 lakh were addressed through Women Helpline Number  across country as on September 2018. To improve the overall gender responsiveness of the police and encourage participation of women in the force, advisory have been issued to increase representation of women to 33 percent resulting in extension of reservation in 15 additional States in the last 5 years. Further, to strengthen the ecosystem for working women and encourage economic participation, extension of maternity leave duration from 12 to 26 weeks and compulsory establishment of crèche in work spaces have been effectuated through legislative amendment.
President's Secretariat
PRESS COMMUNIQUE
The Chief Election Commissioner, Shri Sunil Arora, accompanied by Election Commissioners Shri Ashok Lavasa and Shri Sushil Chandra, met the President of India at 1230 hrs today . A copy of the Notification issued by the Election Commission of India in terms of Section 73 of the Representation of People’s Act, 1951, containing the names of Members elected to the House of the People – following General Elections to the 17th Lok Sabha – was submitted by them to the President.
The President congratulated the Chief Election Commissioner and the other Election Commissioners on the successful completion of the electoral process and of the largest democratic exercise in human history. On behalf of the entire country, he appreciated the efforts of the Election Commission, its officials and members of its staff, other public officials who were involved in management and superintendence of the campaign and polling, and police and security personnel, Central and state, for working tirelessly and diligently to uphold the sanctity of the people’s ballot and successfully completing a free and fair election. Above all, he commended hundreds of millions of voters who participated in the election process in such large numbers. This, the President noted, was entirely in keeping with our Constitution and India’s deep and unshakeable democratic traditions.
Ministry of Railways
Ministry of Railways to establish Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras  at some of the railway stations
It aims to make available quality medicines and consumables  to all at an affordable price
Railways shall provide fabricated outlets in circulating areas and concourses of stations, for operation by Licensees on commercial lines
In the pursuit to enhance wellness and welfare of passengers visiting railway stations, Indian Railways has conceptualized a policy framework to establish Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras  in circulating areas and concourses of stations which will be operated by Licensees. The list of 50 stations identified for the pilot project is appended below. .
In order to cater to the requirements of millions of daily visitors and passengers, Indian Railways has been consistently upgrading facilities and amenities at its stations. The objectives to establish PMBJKs at Railway stations are as under:
a. Promote Government of India’s mission to make available quality medicines and consumables  to all at affordable price.
b. Enable passengers/visitors at railway stations to easily access Janaushadhi products.
c. Enhance wellness and welfare among all sections of the society by providing medicines at affordable prices.
d. Create employment opportunities and generate avenues for entrepreneurs for opening PMBJKs.
Under this scheme, PMBJKs would be deemed ‘desirable passenger amenity’ and accordingly, Railways shall provide fabricated outlets in circulating areas and concourses of stations, for operation by Licensees on commercial lines.
The outlets will be located in circulating areas/concourses at convenient locations so that both incoming and outgoing passengers are benefited.
PMBJKs will be set up and operated by Licensees at locations identified by Railway Divisions. Stalls will be provided by E-auctioning as with respective Railway Divisions through IREPS. These stalls will be designed by NID Ahmedabad.
Successful bidders of PMBJK outlets have to procure necessary permissions and license to run a drug store and comply with all statutory requirements for storage of drugs.
Successful bidders of PMBJK outlets will have to enter into an agreement with the nodal agency for PMBJK, i.e., Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India , and its authorized distributors for Janaushadhi Scheme  before commencing operations.
Annexure-I
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 121.94 Cr
More than 82.86 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.34%
8,774 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload stands at 1,05,691
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 14 days
With the administration of 82,86,058 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 121.94 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,26,30,392 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,83,416
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2nd Dose
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94,66,553
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,78,183
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2nd Dose
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1,64,47,200
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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45,43,97,807
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2nd Dose
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21,56,66,951
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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18,36,80,077
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2nd Dose
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11,81,33,066
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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11,50,32,531
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2nd Dose
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7,78,85,350
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Total
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1,21,94,71,134
The recovery of 9,481 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,39,98,278.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.34%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 154 consecutive days now.
8,774 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload presently stands at 1,05,691. Active cases presently constitute 0.31% of the country's total Positive Cases, which is lowest since March 2020.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of
10,91,236 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 63.94 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 0.85% remains less than 1% for the last 14 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be 0.80%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 2% for last 55 days and below 3% for 90 consecutive days now.
Prime Minister's Office
PM hails Squash Mixed Doubles team for clinching the Gold Medal at the Asian Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Pal Sandhu for winning gold medal for Squash Mixed Doubles event at the Asian Games.
The Prime Minister posted on X :
"Kudos to our Squash Mixed Doubles team for clinching the Gold Medal at the Asian Games. Congratulations to @DipikaPallikal and @sandhu_harinder for this phenomenal victory. My best wishes to them for their future endeavours."
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates poets on World Poetry Day
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated all poets on World Poetry Day.
“ On World Poetry Day I congratulate all poets, budding and established, for their efforts to popularise this splendid medium of expression.
Poetry is at the heart of the oral tradition, giving voice to countless people across the world and bringing out their magnificent creativity.”, the Prime Minister said.
Department of Atomic Energy
India’s Nuclear Energy Target
Seven  reactor units with a capacity of 5300 MW are under construction and excavation is in progress for start of construction of four  more units having a capacity of 3400 MW. The Government has accorded administrative approval and financial sanction of ten  more reactor units of 700 MW each.
Additionally, the Government has accorded ‘in-principle’ approval to five  sites of which four  sites are earmarked for housing six large size reactor units at each site in cooperation with foreign technology partners and one site for housing four reactor units based on indigenous technology.
The Government has taken several measures for augmenting nuclear power capacity. These include:
- Accord of administrative approval and financial sanction of - ten  indigenous 700 MW Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors  to be set up in fleet mode & two  units of Light Water Reactors  to be set up in cooperation with Russian Federation.
- Creation of Indian Nuclear Insurance Pool  in the context of Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage  Act 2010.
- Amendment of the Atomic Energy Act to enable Joint Ventures of Public Sector Companies to set up nuclear power projects.
- Entering into enabling agreements with foreign countries for nuclear power cooperation.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Second successful high-altitude flight-test of Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’
As part of the ongoing user validation trials, indigenously-developed Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ was again successfully flight-tested from Advanced Light Helicopter on April 12, 2022. Teams of Indian Air Force and Indian Army, along with Defence Research and Development Organisation , conducted the trial at the high altitude range. This is the second successful flight-test in successive days.
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Today’s trial was carried out for different range and altitude. As per the plan, the missile engaged the simulated tank target accurately. The trials were witnessed by senior Army Commanders and scientists of DRDO. With the flight-test, consistent performance of the complete system, including Imaging Infra-Red Seeker, has been established, which will enable the induction of the ‘Helina’ into the Armed Forces.
Earlier, validation trials of the ‘Helina’ were conducted at Pokhran in Rajasthan, which proved the efficacy of the missile in desert ranges.
‘Helina’ is the third generation, fire and forget Anti-Tank Guided Missile that can engage targets both in direct hit mode as well as top attack mode. The system has all-weather day and night capability and can defeat battle tanks with conventional armour as well as with explosive reactive armour.
Prime Minister's Office
PM appeals spiritual leaders to help popularise ‘vocal for local’ for AatmNirbhar Bharat.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has said, as the base of the freedom struggle was provided by the bhakti movement, similarly, today, basis of the AatmNirbhar Bharat will be provided by the saints, mahatma, mahants and acharyas of our country. He was speaking after unveiling the ‘Statue of Peace’ to mark the 151st Birth Anniversary celebrations of Jainacharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj, via video conferencing, today. One of the key highlights of his speech on the occasion was his emphasis on religious and spiritual foundation of the socio-political and economic events like the freedom struggle and the current tryst with the AatmNirbharta.
Reiterating his stress on ‘vocal for local’ Shri Modi said that ‘bhakti andolan’ nourished foundations of the freedom struggle. We need to remember that the people from every nook and corner of the country were inspired and stirred by saints, mahants, sages and acharyas and that raised their consciousness. This consciousness later provided great strength to the freedom struggle, Shri Modi added.
The Prime Minister Modi made a fervent appeal to the spiritual leaders to promote AatmNirbahrta. He pointed out, just as the foundation of the freedom struggle was created and strengthened by the ‘bhakti movement’, today in 21st century, base of the AatmNirbhar Bharat will also be prepared by our saints, mahants and acharyas. He requested them to relentlessly preach the message of ‘vocal for local’ wherever they address their disciples or spiritual gatherings. The message of ‘vocal for local’ will gain in strength with the endorsement of the spiritual leaders. This will inspire the nation for Aatmnirbharta as it electrified the country during the freedom struggle, Shri Modi said.
Ministry of Science & Technology
NRDC Transfers Two COVID-19 Technologies Developed by S.N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences
National Research Development Corporation ,an Enterprise of DSIR, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, hasentered into an agreement with M/s Paulmech Infrastructure Pvt LtdKolkata, to transfer two COVID-19 control technologies developed by S.N. Bose National Centre For Basic Sciences , Kolkata, an Autonomous Research Institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
The two technologies developed by SNBNCBS andtransferred by NRDC are:
- An Active Respirator with Attached Exhalation Valve and Suspended Particulate Matter Filter for Comfortable and Hygienic Breathing, and
- Long-Lasting Nano-sanitiser with a Dispensing Antimicrobial Layer.
The Active Respirator mask is an innovative solution to the rebreathing of carbon dioxide, exhaled moisture, and sweaty and hot environment inside the mask. It also improved theclarity ofspeech of a person with a face mask and assurescomfortable, hygienic breathing to protect the wearer from exposure to airborne contaminants.
The Long-Lasting Nano-sanitiser innovation is a solution to the problems caused by the use of the general sanitisers like dehydration of skin due to frequent use, and nature of instantaneous antimicrobial action of common sanitisers without protective role. This innovative sanitiser technology assures comfortable and hygienic hand sanitisation for a longer duration.
The Agreement was signed by Dr. H Purushotham, CMD, NRDC and Shri Shanti Ranjan Paul, Director, M/s Paulmech Infrastructure Pvt Ltdonline in the digital presence of Professor Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, DST, Government Of India and Dr. Samit Kumar Ray, Director, S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Scientist Professor Samir Kumar Pal,Registrar Ms Shohini Majumder, Nodal officer of Technical Research Centre  Dr. Soumen Mondal of S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Priyankan S. Sharma, Somavo Gupta of Paulmech Company and senior officials of NRDC.
Use of these innovative products will help the usersin overcoming the existing problems withmasks and sanitisers available in the market. Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary DSTcongratulated all the stakeholders for bringing the fruits of Science and Technology to benefit society.
Ministry of Communications
Goa Postal Division will be releasing a Special Cancellation on “60th Goa Liberation Day” on 19.12.2020
Panaji, 18 December 2020
Goa Postal Division will be releasing a Special Cancellation on “60th Goa Liberation Day” on 19.12.2020. The special cancellation depicts the image of Goa State and Flag of India.
This Special cancellation will be impressed upon all the articles posted at the HO’s and MDG’s in the Goa Division. This Special cancellation shall be in four colours. Red colour Special cancellation for Panaji Head Post Office 403001, Green Colour Special cancellation for Margao Head Post Office 403601, Blue Colour Special cancellation on Mapusa MDG 403507, Bicholim MDG 403504, Ponda MDG 403401 and Black colour Special Cancellation on Vasco Da Gama MDG 403802, Curchorem MDG 403706. The Special cancellation shall be available for only on 19th December 2020.PIB-Panaji/VK/VG/DR
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Ministry of Communications
PENSION ON WHEELS: AN INITIATIVE BY INDIA POST
Kolkata, 4th May, 2020
India Post has initiated a new delivery system called “Pension on Wheels", to provide help to the elderly and the needy in this prevailing lockdown situation. The regular facility of disbursing pension and providing all other services is also available from the Post Office counters. The doorstep delivery of pension to those who are above 80 years of age or are sick will also continue. This was informed by Shri Niraj Kumar Post Master General of Kolkata Region.
He said that as now social distancing is the need of the hour hence movements are restricted. In this situation providing essential services to the door steps of the citizens is utmost necessary. In order to help the elderly, especially those who are sick or bed-ridden, India Post is committed to arrange for home delivery of their pension.
Those who receive pension through Post Office need intimate the nearest Post Office or office of the Postal Superintendent. The Postal Mail Van will come to nearby location where they can go and collect money.
Even those who do not have Post Office accounts, who are in need of cash, they can, with the help of AADHAAR Enabled Payment System [AEPS], ask for cash which will be provided through Postal Van.
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Ministry of Finance
Meaning of registered brand name in the context of GST rates; CGST rate of 5% will not be applicable on the supply of goods unless the brand name or trade name is actually on the Register of Trade Marks and is in force under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
The Central GST  rate on supply of certain goods, such as chena or paneer, natural honey, wheat, rice and other cereals, pulses, flour of cereals and pulses, other than those put up in unit container and bearing a registered brand name, is NIL. Supply of such goods, when put up in unit container and bearing a registered brand name attracts 2.5% CGST rate.
Doubts are being raised as to the meaning of registered brand name. In this context, the Notification No. 1/2017-Central Tax , dated 28th June, 2017 [which notifies the CGST rates of intra-state supply of goods] and Notification No. 2/2017-Central Tax , dated 28th June, 2017 [which exempts intra-state supply of the specified goods] clearly defines “registered brand name” as brand name or trade name, which is registered under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. In this regard, Section 2  read with section 2  of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 provide that a registered trade mark means a trade mark which is actually on the Register of Trade Marks and remaining in force.
Thus, unless the brand name or trade name is actually on the Register of Trade Marks and is in force under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, CGST rate of 5% will not be applicable on the supply of such goods.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
All Petrol Stations in Uttar Pradesh to be re- assessed by a Team of State STF, W&M Department, Civil Supplies Department and OMCs says Petroleum Minister
“Surprise checks on fuel stations to be conducted across the country”, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
Shri Pradhan said consumer interest is paramount; Strict action will be taken against those found guilty
Minister of State  for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan while addressing media today, congratulated the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force for unearthing the racket involved in short delivery of fuel at petrol stations in Lucknow. These raids were carried at 11 petrol pumps out on specific information regarding tampering with fuel calibration by use of electronic chips. Of these, electronic chips were found at 9 fuel stations, 3 of which belong to IOCL and the other 6 belong to BPCL.
The Minister said that he held talks with the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Chief Secretary and DGP of Uttar Pradesh on this issue. The Central and State Governments have decided to hold a meeting in Lucknow in light of the raids, which would be chaired by the Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh and will be attended by representatives of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Oil Marketing Companies.
The Minister said that all fuel stations in Uttar Pradesh will be re-assessed by a team comprising of representatives from State Government’s Weight and Measures Department, Civil Supplies Department, Special Task Force and the Oil Marketing Company. At the same time, random surprise checks will be conducted all across the country at fuel stations. The instructions to this effect have been given to all concerned. Shri Pradhan said that the Central Government hopes for full cooperation from the States as Weights and Measures is a State subject and the annual supervision cum certification of fuel delivery units at fuel stations is carried out by the Weights and Measures Departments of the concerned State.
Shri Pradhan said consumer interest is paramount and that strict action will be taken against those found guilty of tampering with fuel calibration. He said that those dealers violating the Marketing Discipline Guidelines  will also face strict action mounting to even termination of licences.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses happiness over insights from Exam Warriors and active participation in PPC
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has responded to a tweet by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti  in which Km. Shivangi, Student of JNV Dhenkanal, Odisha shared her views on Pariksha Pe Charcha.
Responding to the tweet by NVS, the Prime Minister said;
"I’ve been getting many interesting insights from #ExamWarriors on ways to overcome exam stress. I am glad to see such active participation from all across India."